SEASON 1 · HERO & EVENTS

Hero Level Swap

What the Season 1 Level Swap does—and what it does not.

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Quick read

Hero Level Swap exchanges hero EXP levels. It is not a star, skill, gear, Exclusive Weapon or Wall of Honor swap.

Facts

  • Hero Level Swap is often scheduled near the start of Week 2; check the live unlock timer before planning a swap.

BlackBar Gaming recommends

  • Use a coupon when it moves levels from an obsolete hero into a meaningful long-term hero.

Watch out

  • A hero swapped down can temporarily lose access to level-gated skills until leveled back up.
  • Check your current Virus Resistance reward milestones for available Hero Swap Coupons; listed thresholds may vary.
DETAILED GUIDE

How it works

Quick answer

Hero Level Swap exchanges hero EXP levels, not the hero's entire investment package.

It does not function as a star-rank, skill-level, gear, Exclusive Weapon, or Wall of Honor swap.

Timing

Use the following as an example unlock window; the live event timer is authoritative:

  • Opens Week 2 Day 1 / Season Day 8.
  • Remains available through the active season.

Hero Swap Vouchers

Thresholds and coupon availability can differ between versions. Follow the rewards shown on your account.

Best uses

Level Swap is strongest when:

  • a newly acquired hero needs to become combat-ready immediately;
  • EXP was invested into a hero the player no longer uses;
  • a player wants to move a high level from an obsolete hero into a permanent main-lineup hero.

Important trap

If a hero is swapped down below a level required by one of its unlocked skills, that skill can become temporarily unavailable until the hero is leveled back up.

Before using a coupon

Check these questions:

  • Which hero is giving up levels?
  • Which hero is receiving them?
  • Is the receiving hero permanent/main-lineup?
  • Will the donor lose access to any level-gated skill?
  • Is the player likely to replace either hero soon?

Then output: Swap now / Save coupon / Low-value swap.